AUSTIN, Texas — On Monday, within the wake of the 24-23 comeback win over the Ohio State Buckeyes that vaulted the Texas Longhorns to No. 1 in each main polls, Texas quarterback Arch Manning was requested about his social media consumption of post-game edits posted to Twitter and Tiktok.
“I’ve seen just a few AI edits of stuff, however that’s about it,” Manning mentioned. “I noticed an AI edit of Sark’s interview. Y’all seen that one? That’s an excellent one in every of him slapping Holly Rowe.”
Laughter echoed by way of a room largely stuffed with male journalists.
“That’s hilarious.”
Manning paused.
“Yeah, no, it’s pretend. It’s pretend.”
The ugly, reprehensible video was in response to the w that Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian gave to longtime, well-regarded ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe, saying “That’s Texas combat, hook ‘em,” pre-empting Rowe’s query and sparking a notable eye roll from her as Sarkisian left to sing the college’s alma mater.
On Tuesday, Manning launched a press release on Instagram apologizing to Rowe.
“In my press convention yesterday, I made an insensitive remark about an AI video. There may be nothing humorous about it. It’s straightforward to say I didn’t imply it, however I do know my phrases and actions had been hurtful to lots of people. I don’t take that calmly and am deeply sorry for that,” Manning wrote.
“I particularly wish to apologize to Holly Rowe for what she has personally needed to take care of due to my feedback. I’ve a ton of respect for her and admire her displaying me grace on this second. I must do higher and shall be extra considerate going ahead.”
